Sans Superellipse Tuko 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, labels, packaging, industrial, condensed, utility, retro, space saving, system type, utility branding, display impact, tall, compact, blunt, sturdy, monolinear.
A tall, tightly set sans with strongly condensed proportions and compact sidebearings. Strokes are largely monolinear with minimal contrast, and terminals tend to be blunt or softly rounded rather than sharply tapered. Curved letters (like C, O, S) read as narrow, vertically stretched bowls with a slightly squared feel, while verticals dominate the overall rhythm. The lowercase maintains a clear, workmanlike skeleton with simple joins and a restrained, consistent geometry across the set.
Best suited to headlines and display settings where space is limited and a condensed, high-efficiency word shape is useful. It can work well for signage, labels, and packaging systems that benefit from a compact, industrial look and consistent stroke weight. For longer text, it will create a tight, vertical color that may be most effective at larger sizes.
The font conveys a pragmatic, industrial tone—straightforward and slightly retro, like labeling on equipment, packaging, or utilitarian signage. Its narrow stance and firm shapes give it an efficient, no-nonsense voice that feels functional rather than decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum economy of width while retaining clear, sturdy letterforms. Its disciplined, low-contrast construction and blunt terminals suggest a focus on functional readability and repeatable, system-friendly typography.
Because the letters are so compact and upright, the texture in paragraphs becomes dense and strongly vertical. The numerals follow the same condensed logic, keeping forms simple and legible at a glance while preserving the font’s tight footprint.